Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
libanoense
ID:
917502

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 40: 88 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916837

Common Names

  • Anthurium libanoense
  • Libanoense Anthurium
  • Libanoense Lebanese Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium libanoense (also called 'Lebanese Anthurium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean. It is a small, evergreen herb with a rosette of long-stalked, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats at altitudes of up to 1,500 meters. It is found in Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, and Israel.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium libanoense is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium libanoense is a small, white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium libanoense is an epiphytic bromeliad that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires regular fertilizing.

Where to Find Anthurium libanoense

Anthurium libanoense is native to the Lebanese mountains and can be found in the forests of the region.

Species in the Anthurium genus

Anthurium acaule, Anthurium acutangulum, Anthurium acutifolium, Anthurium acutissimum, Anthurium acutum, Anthurium aduncum, Anthurium affine, Anthurium agnatum, Anthurium alatipedunculatum, Anthurium alatum, Anthurium albidum, Anthurium albispatha, Anthurium albovirescens, Anthurium alegriasense, Anthurium alticola, Anthurium amnicola, Anthurium amoenum, Anthurium anceps, Anthurium andicola, Anthurium andinum, Anthurium andraeanum, Anthurium andreslovinense, Anthurium angosturense, Anthurium angustatum, Anthurium angustilaminatum, Anthurium angustilobum, Anthurium angustisectum, Anthurium angustispadix, Anthurium anorianum, Anthurium antioquiense, Anthurium antonioanum, Anthurium antrophyoides, Anthurium apaporanum, Anthurium argyrostachyum, Anthurium aripoense, Anthurium arisaemoides, Anthurium aristatum, Anthurium armeniense, Anthurium aroense, Anthurium asplundii, Anthurium atropurpureum, Anthurium atroviride, Anthurium augustinum, Anthurium aureum, Anthurium auritum, Anthurium austin-smithii, Anthurium bakeri, Anthurium balaoanum, Anthurium balslevii, Anthurium barbacoasense,

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

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